308-03-86
Manual Transaxle
308-03-86
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES (
CONTINUED
)
E1166 EN
07/2001
2. Remove the differential pinions.
1. Turn the front drive halfshaft pinion gears
through 90 degrees in the differential cage
and remove them.
2. Remove the snap-ring and drive out the
shaft.
• Take out the two differential pinions and
the plastic thrust washers.
3. Remove the eight bolts and drive the
crown wheel evenly off the differential
cage.
Assembly
1. NOTE:
Do not oil taper roller bearings, which
are going to be re-used. New taper roller
bearings may be fitted without lubricating
them.
Carefully clean and check all parts and coat
with transmission fluid before assembling.
2. Install the differential pinions.
1. Pull on the crown wheel evenly using the
old bolts.
• Position the plastic thrust washers and
the differential pinions.
2. Drive in the spindle and fit the snap-ring.
3. Insert the front drive halfshaft pinion
gears and turn them through 90 degrees
in the differential cage.
3. NOTE:
The speedometer drive wheel must
engage in the cutouts in the differential cage.
Use new crown wheel bolts.
Install the taper roller bearings and screw in
the eight crown wheel bolts.
1. Tighten the crown wheel bolts evenly,
working diagonally.
2. Put on the VSS sensor ring.
NOTE:
Do not use the lower taper roller bearing
for support.
3. Press on both taper roller bearings using
the workshop press.
